John Borba

I Too Once Lived in Paradise, 1994

Mixed media

120' (diameter)

I've told the story / told since time began / of a ship sent out / with the heartiest and bravest / of men / to show the world from its / bountiful holds / whose side god is on / who's king of the world
-excerpt from 1983 allegory
I want to thank Enrico Martignoni, Mark di Suvero, Scott Pfaffman, Jennifer Protas, Doran, Jimmi Rusotto, and Steve & Anna